Senior Microfluidics Engineer – Innovative Start-Up | Dublin, Ireland

Are you ready to take your career to the next level by joining a cutting-edge start-up in the medical diagnostics industry? Our client, an exciting early-stage company working on revolutionary solutions to global health challenges, is looking for a Senior Microfluidics Engineer to join their dynamic and fast-paced team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced engineer who is passionate about innovation, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to help bring a game-changing platform technology to market.

Responsibilities:

 

• Lead Design & Development: Take full ownership of parts, systems, and assemblies within a complex medical diagnostics device, focusing on microfluidic systems.
• Concept Generation to Manufacturing: Develop ideas from concept through to mass production, ensuring designs meet the necessary level of refinement.
• Prototype Development: Design and fabricate prototypes, conduct testing, and manage all related planning activities.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify risks and issues, planning mitigation strategies effectively.
• Mentorship: Coach and mentor junior members of the engineering team, fostering growth and development.
• Technical Data Management: Define and manage technical data such as CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Influence and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project success.
• Continuous Improvement: Challenge existing practices to enhance the effectiveness of design and development processes.
• Vendor Management: Work with external vendors and partners as required to achieve project goals.

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Around 5 years’ experience in medical devices, consumer electronics, or a technology-focused environment.
• Microfluidic Assay Development: Direct experience with developing microfluidic assays for in vitro diagnostics.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software, technical drawings, and simulation tools.
• Strong knowledge of part/system design and development, and different manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with digital and physical prototyping and hands-on workshop/lab skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering/scientific principles and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.

 

Desirable:

• Knowledge of medical device quality standards (ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820).
• Experience in centrifugally driven micro/macrofluidics.
• Direct experience in medical product design, development, and manufacture.

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